Dark Sky campsites
If you've never seen the full brightness of the Milky Way, these are the holiday spots for you. Tucked close to the UK's designated Dark Sky Sites, from wild forests to national parks, they are a stargazer's paradise and totally free from light pollution. Grab your binoculars and watch the heavens put on a show at these Dark Sky campsites!
115 dark Sky campsites
Parkgate Farm Holidays
Irton, Holmrook, Cumbria
95 reviews
99%
would recommend
Small, family camping and glamping site with stunning views in the Lake District. Ten minutes from beaches too.
Pitches: 2 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric), 2 x Medium Electric Grass Pitches
Howgill Lodge
Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire
130 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family friendly site located in the Yorkshire Dales with views across Wharfedale. Onsite coffee shop and alpacas!
Pitches: 5 x Premium Hardstanding Pitches, 10 x Electric Grass Pitches (3m x 5m)
Cwmdu Campsite
Crickhowell, Powys
123 reviews
98%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping site in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Dogs and fire pits welcome!
Pitches: 19 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 12 x Electric Grass Pitches
Stubcroft Farm Campsite
East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex
137 reviews
97%
would recommend
Award winning, traditional family-run site, a 20 minute walk from the beach. Ten minutes from East Wittering Beach.
Pitches: 32 x XL Non Electric Grass Pitches, 26 x Standard Non Electric Grass Pitches
Pineapple Farm Holidays
Salway Ash, Bridport, Dorset
63 reviews
97%
would recommend
Adult-only site with complimentary fire pits! Amongst rolling hills, 15 minutes from Bridport and the beach.
Pitches: 8 x Electric Grass Pitches (Honeysuckle), 6 x Large Electric Grass Pitches (Buttercup)
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Haw Wood Farm Caravans and Camping
Saxmundham, Suffolk
119 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family friendly site with a shop, cafe, playground and dog walking meadow. Ten minutes to the coast!
Pitches: 15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 38 x Electric Grass Pitches
Ty Cochyn Caravan and Campsite
Holyhead, Anglesey
157 reviews
98%
would recommend
Adult only (21+) touring site with sea views, a 30 minute walk to the beach. Dog friendly with an exercise field!
Pitches: 23 x Grass and Hardstanding Touring Pitches (Optional Electric), 5 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Watermouth Valley Camping Park
Ilfracombe, Devon
Opens 29 April
311 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family friendly camping park with panoramic sea views by Exmoor. Five minutes to Ilfracombe and the beach!
Pitches: 5 x Ocean View Electric Grass Pitches (Allocated Pitch), 18 x Ocean View Non Electric Grass Pitches (Open Plan, Sloping)
Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays
St Agnes, Cornwall
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful camping and touring site with sea views. Within a ten minute walk of Chapel Porth Beach and Wheal Coates.
Pitches: 14 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 46 x Electric Grass Pitches
Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp
Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
69 reviews
99%
would recommend
Secluded eco site for campervans, motorhomes and tents. Within the Shropshire Hills, good for wildlife spotting.
Pitches: 4 x Grass Medium Tent 3-5m (Optional Electric), 4 x Grass Large Campervan and Roof Tent Pitches 5-7m (Optional Electric)
Bryndu Caravan and Camping
Llandefalle, Brecon, Powys
68 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, family run camping and touring site with onsite spa treatments. Ten minutes to the Brecon Beacons.
Pitches: 23 x Grass Tent Pitches (Optional Electric), 34 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)
Hensol Estate Holidays
Mossdale, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
81 reviews
93%
would recommend
Dog-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Galloway Forest Park, with onsite watersports, too!
Pitches: 34 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Electric Grass and Gravel Pitches
Bwch yn Uchaf
Bala, Gwynedd
91 reviews
99%
would recommend
Simple, riverside campsite a ten minute drive from Llyn Tegid. Family and dog friendly with no light pollution.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Budle Bay Campsite
Belford, Northumberland
316 reviews
81%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping huts and lodges. Minutes from the coast! Takeaway onsite.
Pitches: 13 x Standard Plus Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric), 9 x Medium Riverside Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Lydford Caravan and Camping Park
Okehampton, Devon
Opens 20 March
29 reviews
100%
would recommend
A peaceful site nestled between Devon's coastlines just five minutes from waterfalls, with views of Dartmoor.
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 10 x Electric Grass Pitches
Bonnie Park
Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders
Opens 1 May
111 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful, riverside campsite just a five minute walk from the village pub. Family and dog friendly too.
Pitches: 8 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp), 4 x Riverside Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp)
Low Greenside Farm Campsite
Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
102 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful, friendly site with spacious pitches, scenic views and campfires. Central to the Lakes and Dales.
Pitches: Non Electric Grass Backpacker Pitch, 20 x Non Electric Large Tent Pitch
Herding Hill Farm Touring, Camping and Glamping Site
Haltwhistle, Northumberland
7 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping, some with hot tubs. Onsite petting zoo, two minutes to Hadrian's Wall and a pub!
Pitches: 5 x Electric Grass Camping Pitches, 5 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches
Westgate Carr Farm Caravan and Motorhome Touring Park
Pickering, North Yorkshire
26 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small adult only park with onsite animals and riverside walks. By the North York Moors, five minutes to Pickering!
Pitches: 4 x Gravel Non Awning Motorhome Pitches (Optional Electric), 12 x Fully Serviced Premier Pitches (Optional Electric)
The Dorset Hideaway
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
21 reviews
95%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping with hot tubs, 15 minutes to Lyme Regis and beaches and fishing ponds!
Pitches: 3 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 8 x Electric Grass Pitches
